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Building Permit Fees {§ 7.1-8 Code of York County}

As of July 1, 2025, all permits (with the exception of LDA, VSMP and non-permanent Amusement Device permits) will have a technology fee of $5 assessed to offset costs of software programs utilized for permit processing, issuance and record keeping. {Per Ordinance 25-9(R)}

New Construction Fees {§ 7.1-8(a)(1)}

Residential Structures Under Roof $0.17/sqft; $90 Minimum
Commercial Structures Under Roof $0.15/sqft First 30,000sqft and                 
$0.13/sqft Over 30,000sqft
Structures NOT Under Roof (patios, decks, ramps, loading docks, etc.) $0.15/sqft; $90 Minimum

Building Alteration, Renovation & Repair {§ 7.1-8(a)(2)}

Value of Project or Repair $0-$1000 $90
Value of Project or Repair $1001-$5000 $120
Value of Project or Repair >$5000 $140 plus $55 for
Each additional $5000 
or fraction thereof
in excess of $5000

Mobile Homes {§ 7.1-8(a)(3)}

Installation or Erection of a Mobile Home $90                                

Placement of Tents >9000sqft {§ 7.1-8(a)(4)}

Single Event    $120
Annual Permit $350     

Demolition {§ 7.1-8(a)(5)-(8)}

Demolition of Structure with Gas and Electric         $90
Removal and Replacement of Existing Structure $110
Installation of Pool Barrier Fence $90
All Other Construction 1% of Market Value; $90 Min.

Plumbing Permits {§ 7.1-8(b)(1)-(5)}

New Residential per Dwelling Unit      $130 First 3 Fixtures;
$2/Fixture Over 3
Addition to Residential $90 min. + $10/Fixture
New Commercial (including additions)            $130 min. + $10/Fixture
Alterations and Repair $90
Water/Sewer Connection $90
+$45 if Abandoning Septic

Gas Permits {§ 7.1-8(b)(6)}

Gas Distribution Systems                                              $90 + $10 Per Outlet
(including outlets for future use)
New LP Tank <500 Gal. $90
New LP Tank >500 Gal. $90

Fire Protection Systems Permits {§ 7.1-8(c)}

Fire Suppression Systems: Value <$2000 $90
Fire Suppression Systems: Value $2001-$4000         $130
Fire Suppression Systems: Value >$4000 $140 + $20 for Each Additional
$1000 in Value
Fire Pump $190 per Pump
Standpipe System $90 per Riser
Kitchen System $90 per Hood

Electrical Permits {§ 7.1-8(d)}

New Residential $130 per Dwelling Unit <200 Amps; 
>200 Amp: $130 + $20 for Each 
Additional 50 Amps
New Commercial $160 Min. <200 Amps;
>200 Amps: $160 + $20 for Each
Additional 50 Amps
Service Increase $90 Min. op to 400 Amps
>400 Amps: $90 + $30 for Each
Additional 50 Amps
Addition or Alteration $90
Connection/ Reconnection of Service                                      $90
Temporary Service $90
Other 1% of Value; Min. $90

Mechanical Permits {§ 7.1-8(e)}

New Residential $130 + $20 per Each Additional System
Residential Alteration, Addition & Repair                                          $90 per Dwelling Unit
New Commercial $130 + $55 per Each Additional System
Exhaust Fans/ Air Distribution Boxes $30 per Unit
Fire Damper $30 per Damper
Refrigeration Units $90 per Unit
Burner Conversion $90
Pumps (circulation) $40 per Unit
Fuel Dispensing Pump $60 per Unit
Fuel Dispensing Piping $50 per Line
Commercial Alteration and Repair $90
Pre-fab Fireplace $90
0-550 Gal. Storage Tank $90
Over 550 Gal. Storage Tank $190
Type I Kitchen Hood  $170 per Unit
Type II Kitchen Hood $90 per Unit
New Commercial Elevator $220 per Unit
Residential Elevator/ Lift $90 
Other Mechanical 1% of Value. Min. $60

Sign Permits {§ 7.1-8(f)}

Erection or Relocation of Sign                          $80
0-50 sqft $40
51-100 sqft $50
101-300 sqft $60
>301 sqft $80
Alterations $70 + Applicable sqft Fee   

Misc. Building Permits {§ 7.1-8(g)}

Elevator Annual Inspection $90
Elevator Maintenance Inspection $90
Amusement Device Annual Inspection $90
Amusement Device-Small Mechanical $30; $90 min. Event Fee
Amusement Device-Major Ride $40; $90 min. Event Fee
Amusement Device-Spectacular Ride $70; $90 min. Event Fee
Amusement Device-Coaster Exceeding 30ft. Height $190
Single-Family Land Disturbance (LDA) $110, then $110 every 2 Years 
Until Issuance of CO
Permit Cap $250

Certificates of Occupancy {§ 7.1-8(i)(2)}

Change of Use $90
Temporary CO-Residential $90
Temporary CO-Commercial $120
Day Care Inspection $90
Adult Home Inspection $90                   

Additional Fees {§ 7.1-9}

Permit Extension $90
Commercial Building Plan Review $280
Residential/Other Plan Review $90
Building Permit Re-inspection $90
Building Permit Cancellation: PRE-Construction Refund less $60 Service Fee,
and $90 Plan Review Fee (if applicable)
Building Permit Cancellation: POST-Construction                               Refund less $60 Service Fee,
$90 per Inspection Made, and 
$90 Plan Review Fee (if applicable)

Permit and Fee Exemptions {§ 7.1-10}

Premises Owner is an Instrumentality of Government
(other than the United States Government or York County)                                   
 Administrative Processing Fee of $280